Hiking conditions
Is It Too Hot to Hike in Kansas City Today?
Use the environmental risk signals below to adjust timing, intensity, shade, and recovery.
Forecast conditions
Poor
Shorten the session and favor shade or cooler hours.
Heat index
89°F
WBGT est.
26.9°C
UV
1.1
Hourly hiking conditions
| Time | Temperature | Heat index | Estimated WBGT | UV | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 PM | 85°F | 89°F | 26.9°C | 1.1 | Moderate |
| 8 PM | 78°F | 81°F | 24.5°C | 0.0 | Moderate |
| 8 AM | 73°F | 77°F | 22.4°C | 0.5 | Low |
| 10 AM | 79°F | 81°F | 23.8°C | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 12 PM | 87°F | 89°F | 26.2°C | 7.4 | Moderate |
| 2 PM | 92°F | 93°F | 27.2°C | 8.2 | High |
| 4 PM | 93°F | 94°F | 27.4°C | 4.7 | High |
| 6 PM | 90°F | 92°F | 27.2°C | 1.1 | High |
Three-day forecast
Thursday
Heat index up to 96°F
87° / 63°
HighFriday
Heat index up to 94°F
93° / 66°
HighSaturday
Heat index up to 98°F
96° / 74°
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